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Charleston, SC - fine dining for birthday

My family and I will be in Charleston next week on my wife's birthday and I'd like to take her out for a nice, tasty, fine, fine dinner. We're open to any type of cuisine, but would prefer something truly representative of Charleston's Southern cuisine and culture. Perhaps there's something waterfront you all can suggest?

For some reason ocean front and fine dining do not go hand in hand in Charleston, however I think there are two restaurants at the Kiawah Island Resort that are ocean front. I would look at the menus at both The Atlantic Room and The Ocean Room, I haven't eaten at either, but I have heard good things. There is also Huck's Lowcountry Table on Isle of Palms, it is not fine dining but they have excellent food with a terrific view of the ocean.

If you do not want to leave historic downtown, either Charleston Grill or Peninsula Grill would fit the bill.

My wife and I went to 82 Queen Wednesday night and had a very good dinner. The Shrimp in Tasso Gravy appetizer was excellent as was the Frogmore Stew. The Crab Cake appetizer and the Jambalaya, while not exceptional, were very good.

The only downside was that the Jambalaya and the Stew were both over twenty dollars.

How about of "just sayin'" you give some reasons why to avoid? This is the third post you have written with no substance to avoid 82 Queen even though the majority of reviews on various other sites are nothing short of glowing.

You will not go wrong with the Peninsula Grill at 112 N Market St Charleston SC. It is a quiet place with wonderful food.I would also go for the Charleston Grill in Charlestonton Place.Fig is also good,

But I really think the Peninsula Grill will knock it out of the park. Make reservations and let them k now it is a special day. I always do and ask for a glass of Champaign as soon as we get in the door.